Joseph vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Joseph Rank #32

George Rank #123

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #123 for George.

Is Joseph or George more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Joseph and George mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Joseph and George boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.